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- Is it possible to have a pig as a pet?
- Are there miniature pigs?
- Where can I find a pig as a pet?
- What cares and needs does a pig have?
- What does a pig eat?
- veterinary assistance
currently have a pig as a pet is no longer as peculiar as it could have been a few years ago. Among the most popular options are Vietnamese pigs or mini pigs, all of them beautiful and friendly pigs.
We should know that not everyone can have a pig as a pet and that it is a decision that we should carefully consider before being taken to each house, and then we will explain why.
Continue reading this PeritoAnimal article about the pig as a pet and find out if the pig is actually the ideal pet for you or if you should think of other options.
Is it possible to have a pig as a pet?
There are many famous people who decided to have a pig as a pet and among them we find George Clooney or Paris Hilton. But is it possible for the pig to behave like a pet? The answer is yes, the pig can make a great domestic pet.
Like any other animal, the pig needs concrete care, education and affection from its family. If all this is carried out properly, we can enjoy a wonderful and intelligent friend and companion who will undoubtedly surprise us.
The pig is an animal capable of remembering and memorizing certain orders and can learn from positive reinforcement like dogs. In addition, you should know that pigs do not smell bad, they can learn to walk with a collar and that they are affectionate beings.
Are there miniature pigs?
Currently in the world there are a lot of abandoned pigs, this because many owners are scared to see their excessive growth. But, do you know why this happens?
You won't find any pig that doesn't weigh more than 25 kg in weight when it reaches its adult age. However, there are many dubious breeders who sell pigs claiming that they are "miniature" pigs that do not grow. But all this is false, which causes many animals to be abandoned because they are too big. The lack of information is evident.
Where can I find a pig as a pet?
If you are thinking of having a pig as a pet, we recommend that you do not resort to breeders or people who profit from selling animals, knowing especially that many breeders deceive consumers by selling common pigs and claiming that they are miniature pigs.
Instead of, you will find pigs of all ages in shelters around the world polite or uneducated, hoping someone will want to adopt and care for them.
If you want to have a pig as a pet, this is the best option, since in addition to adopting a pig with a concrete character (lovable, affectionate, etc.) you will receive it from volunteers and people with no desire to make a profit. have spent hours and know the animal well. Something creators don't do.
What cares and needs does a pig have?
As with other domestic animals, the pig needs attention and care from its relatives, we will tell you in general what to take into account:
To start we must define a specific zone for the pig to live. We must offer you a comfortable and comfortable bed so that you feel good and your bones rest properly, for that a dog bed will be enough.
the pigs need to dig, for this reason you must have an area to do this, whether in the garden or in the field. If this is not your case and you are not able to take it, we recommend that you do not adopt a pig, as it will be an unhappy pig.
As with other pets, from time to time we must bathe our pig, something that excites them and that they will thank without a doubt. Having a bathing area in the garden will be essential as it is the way they have to regulate their body temperature.
THE education it is another fundamental pillar of the proper coexistence between pig and person. As mentioned before, it is essential to apply positive reinforcement, in no case physical aggression or punishment methods.
The pig has a very strong jaw that can hurt you, don't force him to use it.
Anyway, applying positive education is very simple, it consists in rewarding good behavior through treats and snacks, this way the pig will remember in a more positive way what it should do.
Finally, it is important to note that a pig can live up to 20 years, so if you're not sure you can keep it, it's best not to adopt it.
See our full article on how to care for a mini pig, written by a veterinarian who specializes in these animals.
What does a pig eat?
the pig is a omnivorous animal, for this reason it can offer you all kinds of food including fruit and vegetables, cereals, etc. You should check at the place of adoption what diet followed until now in order not to make radical changes in your new life.
Avoid feeding them from cattle, it is used to fatten pigs and can cause long-term problems such as obesity.
veterinary assistance
Finally, we emphasize the importance of going to the veterinarian with your new pet so that it receives the necessary sanitary control:
- Vaccines
- chip
- Revision
What diseases can the pig suffer?
- stomach worms
- acariasis
- bronchopneumonia
- gastrointestinal worm
- kidney worms
- Scabies
- Cholera
- Pneumonia
- Rhinitis A
- salmonella
- Mastitis
- swine cysticercosis
- Dysentery
- Swine pleuropneumonia
- swine leptospirosis
- Swine Colibacillosis
This is a brief summary of some diseases that can affect pigs. Consulting the veterinarian and administering the relevant vaccines greatly reduces our pig's risk of suffering from any of these diseases.
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